@article {Glass:2012:0263-7960:345,
title = "Elder Co-Housing in the United States: Three Case Studies",
journal = "Built Environment",
parent_itemid = "infobike://alex/benv",
publishercode ="alex",
year = "2012",
volume = "38",
number = "3",
publication date ="2012-07-01T00:00:00",
pages = "345-363",
itemtype = "ARTICLE",
issn = "0263-7960",
url = "https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/alex/benv/2012/00000038/00000003/art00004",
doi = "doi:10.2148/benv.38.3.345",
author = "Glass, Anne P.",
abstract = "Borrowing from the Danish and Dutch model, elder co-housing communities now exist in the United States as an innovative alternative to more traditional housing options for older adults. This article presents case studies of the first three such communities, which differ distinctly from
each other. Glacier Circle in Davis, California, was the first to open, in December 2005, with eight units. It has the oldest population, comprised of long-time friends, with the average age at move-in of 81.7 (range of 75 to 91). ElderSpirit Community opened two months later in Abingdon,
Virginia, with a mean age at move-in of 70.4 (range = 63 to 84). With over twenty-nine units, it is the largest community, and includes both residents who own their homes and some who rent government-subsidized units. ElderSpirit Community espouses mutual support and spirituality as values.
In October 2007, Silver Sage opened with sixteen units in Boulder, Colorado. Silver Sage targets 'pro-active adults aged 50+', and thus had a younger mean move-in age of 64.3 (range from 54 to 81). The case studies encompass how these communities came into existence; their physical designs;
demographic profiles, health, and levels of satisfaction of their residents; and physical design lessons learned. The results of these case studies demonstrate elders can create their own communities and will benefit others who are looking for alternative ways of living as they age.",
}